Welcome to Varanasi - contd.

Where to stay...

Most of Varanasi’s better and more expensive hotels lie on its peripheries, either
in the Cantonment in the north or in the commercial belt in places like Sadar
Bazar, and staying away from the hustle is certainly conducive to a peaceful
night’s sleep. However, to experience the full ambience and mystery of the city,
you have to stay close the ghats and the lanes of Vishwanatha. Small lodges
make this ideally suited for the budget-conscious traveller.